The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced that mental health emergency response will soon be integrated into the national 911 hotline. Read more »
Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga has resigned from her position as Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) amid controversy over her firm stance on environmental reforms. Read more »
The country is facing a rapidly escalating HIV crisis. According to the Department of Health (DOH), confirmed HIV infections have surged by an alarming 500 percent—the highest increase recorded in the Western Pacific Region. Read more »
As the Philippines confronts a resurgence of mpox (monkeypox) cases, local government units (LGUs) across the nation are intensifying their efforts to contain the virus and protect public health. Read more »
Skype, the well-known online chat and video calling platform, has formally closed. Read more »
Whoscall, the anti-scam mobile app from Taiwanese company Gogolook, has released its first-quarter 2025 report, revealing a significant decline in SMS scams and a sharp increase in scam calls in the Philippines. Read more »
